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The Falcons have scored touchdowns on just 40% of their Red Zone opportunities over the last three games -- that must improve. Philly lost to N.O. because they blew their chances inside the 20.

The run defense has looked much better since Corey Peters returned. They know this team wants to attack with that 3 (or 4)-headed monster in the backfield. Making them one-dimensional should lead to turnovers, and the Falcons haven't forced any since Week 6.

The Saints have ruled out Darren Sproles (hand) for Week 10 versus Atlanta.

Although some optimistic reports suggested Sproles could return this week after missing just one game, the Saints never put a timetable on his injury. Consider him "week to week." New Orleans employed a three-back timeshare in Sproles' absence last Monday night against the Eagles, essentially distributing touches evenly between Pierre Thomas, Chris Ivory, and Mark Ingram. Thomas remains the most desirable fantasy option of the group in Week 10.

The Saints will start third-year OT Charles Brown at right tackle in Week 10.

The 64th pick in the 2010 draft, Brown was beat out for the job in training camp by Zach Strief. Strief will miss Sunday's game against the Falcons with a groin injury. Brown, 25, started five games last season and struggled some, but didn't embarrass himself. This will be a big opportunity for him.

Something else to look out for: Roddy has 49 career touchdowns and Tony has 99 for his career. Likely to see more passes called to set those marks instead of runs if/when they get close to punching it in, since they didn't last week.

Something else to look out for: Roddy has 49 career touchdowns and Tony has 99 for his career. Likely to see more passes called to set those marks instead of runs if/when they get close to punching it in, since they didn't last week.

Something else to look out for: Roddy has 49 career touchdowns and Tony has 99 for his career. Likely to see more passes called to set those marks instead of runs if/when they get close to punching it in, since they didn't last week.

What if we're not going to throw it to Tony anymore in the red zone so he doesn't get #100 and has to come back next season?